By Jonas Terrado
The Philippines’ reign in ice hockey came to a heartbreaking end with a 4-3 loss to Singapore in Saturday’s semifinal of the 30th Southeast Asian Games at the SM Mall of Asia Arena Skating Rink.
The Philippine ice hockey team before a game in the 30th SEA Games. (Photo from the Hockey Philippines Facebook page)
James Nicholas Kodrowski scored on a rebound with 21 seconds remaining as the Singaporeans earned the right to face Thailand for the gold after the Philippines led 2-0 in the first period.
The national ice hockey team nicknamed Eagles will try to salvage a bronze medal at 3 p.m. Sunday against Malaysia.
Goals by team captain Steven Fuglister and Francois Goutier gave the Eagles the lead in the first 15 minutes of the semifinal.
But Singapore answered with Bryan Lee and Kodrowski sent the puck to the net twice in the second period to even the count at 2-2.
Singapore grabbed the lead 3-2 Christoper Wong’s goal, 12:47 remaining, but Jigsmac Sibug delivered the equalizer for the Philippines with a minute to go in regulation.
Source: Manila Bulletin
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